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X697 NOF

2000 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,014 mi
Last recorded169,014 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 NOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 169,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 162,181 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2012 161,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 153,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 153,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 143,824 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 143,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 131,387 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 131,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 119,031 miles

rear axle bushes worn, passed on borderline although replacements are recommended

Fail 27 Sep 2008 118,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

rear axle bushes worn, passed on borderline although replacements are recommended

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,524 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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X697 NOF is a 2000 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X697 NOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X697 NOF registered?

X697 NOF is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X697 NOF safe to buy?

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